DIY Natural Household Cleaner

Did you know convention household cleaners are loaded with toxic chemicals? That’s why I prefer to make my own DIY natural household cleaner. It’s so easy to make and WAY cheaper. Let me explain…

How to Clean Your Home Naturally

The next time you walk through a drug store or big box store like Target check out the household cleaners section. You’ll be overwhelmed at all the choices – even with the so-called natural cleaners. Here’s the thing – you actually DON’T need those harsh, toxic chemicals to clean your home. In fact, when it comes to cleaning – simpler is better. Check out my blog post 7 Toxic Household Cleaners to Avoid + The Problem with “Natural” Store-Bought Cleaners to learn more.

You probably already have most of the ingredients you already need to clean your home naturally, such as vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and liquid castile soap. In fact, this recipe calls for just 3 ingredients. You can’t get much simpler than that. And to top it off – this recipe will literally cost you pennies compared to those natural cleaners you’ll find in the stores.

And if you’re not into DIY, I have another option for you that will cost less than a dollar a bottle. Learn more about Thieves Household Cleaner.

DIY Natural Household Cleaner

This DIY All-Purpose Household Cleaner is great for spraying down counters, stove tops, kitchen cabinets, dining tables and chairs, bathroom counters, and even toilets. It’s my go-to household cleaner. Use it with a reusable kitchen cloth to save on paper towels.

Ingredients

Directions

Add liquid castile soap and essential oils to spray bottle.

Fill with water and shake well.

Use as needed.

Looking for Other Eco-Friendly Cleaners for the Home?

Check out DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes by Heather Dessinger of Mommypotamus. You’ll find recipes for cleaning all areas of the home – such as detergents, drain cleaners and hand soap – as well as baby and personal care.

All about polishing and caring for metals (stainless steal cleaner, brass polish and more)

Air fresheners

Tutorials for how to make soap, washing soda, unpaper towels and more

For instance, this Citrus Splash All-Purpose Spray Cleaner costs just $1.62 to make a 32 oz. bottle. Compare that to $3-4 for store-bought brands. That’s more than a 50% savings. Plus, you’re using natural ingredients without harmful chemicals – even some all-natural cleaning products have questionable ingredients such as methylisothiazolinone.

Citrus Spray All-Purpose Cleaner. (Photo courtesy of Mommypotamus.)

Even if you’re not ready to replace every cleaner in your home, this e-book is great because you can choose one product to replace (such as an All-Purpose Cleaner), and this e-book will still pay for itself after you go through a few bottles. The easiest thing for me to replace was my Laundry Detergent (another big waste if you buy from the store).

Pink Lemonade Dish Detergent (Photo courtesy of Mommypotamus.)

And dryer sheets. We used to spend so much on dryer sheets – for what? The smell and static clean? Conventional dryer sheets are loaded with toxic chemicals that can cause allergies and asthma. These wool dryer balls are cheaper and work better than dryer sheets because they help to speed drying time.

DIY Wool Dryer Balls (Photo courtesy of Mommypotamus.)

Buy It Now

DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes is just $24.95 and includes more than 50 tested-and-proven cleaning recipes that really work. You can download the PDF instantly and view it on any e-reader, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Plus, you’ll have exclusive access to video tutorials online for e-book buyers only.

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About Tracey Black

Hey there! I'm Tracey Black, author and wellness educator here at DontMesswithMama.com. I'm going to show you how to makeover your home with easy DIY beauty and cleaning tutorials that are life-changing! I'll also share my favorite natural remedies and real food recipes. And I promise, no complicated instructors or a laundry list of ingredients. This is all about living simply. Join me to the first step toward a more natural lifestyle made simple.

Thanks for stopping by. Tea tree oil is a great antiseptic – so great for cleaning your face (for me it clears up acne so well) as well as cleaning countertops. If you have a Trader Joe’s nearby, I’ve found their tea tree oil bottle to be the best price.

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